Assessing the Archaeological Resources of Mormon Nauvoo with Three-dimensional Geophysical Imaging

Authors

John H. McBride, Brigham Young University

Keywords

archaeological resources, Mormon Nauvoo, 3D geophysical imaging

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

The principal objective of the project was to provide BYU students with the experience of exploring Nauvoo using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) in order to gain a better appreciation of early Mormon history from a geophysical and archaeological perspective. The objective was met by carrying out two field seasons in Nauvoo. In addition, the grant partially funded a field expedition to the LDS Far West Burying Grounds and Hawn’s Mill sites in Missouri in order to perform surveying work analogous to that performed in Nauvoo. Additional funding for this project was provided by the LDS Church History Department, which allowed more field seasons and supported increased student and faculty/staff participation. During the project period, results were presented at the annual conference of the Mormon Historical Association and one scholarly article published in Mormon Historical Studies.

Recommended Citation

McBride, John H. (2014) "Assessing the Archaeological Resources of Mormon Nauvoo with Three-dimensional Geophysical Imaging," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1393.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1393